Other sources of help
Local funders
Gloucestershire Association for Disability
Helps people in Gloucestershire who have a permanent physical, sensory or learning disability. Grants are awarded to individuals and organisations.
www.gadgrant.btik.com
The Gloucester Charities Trust
Aims to assist people who are in need, hardship or distress and resident in the County of Gloucestershire.
www.gloucestercharitiestrust.co.uk
Severn Trent Trust Fund
Accessible to those receiving water or sewerage services from Severn Trent Water. Aims to put people back in control of their money by giving them a ‘fresh start’ and a manageable budget for the future. The Trust also funds organisations supporting money advice and debt counselling.
www.sttf.org.uk
St Monica Trust Community Fund
Helps improve the daily lives of individuals who have a physical or sensory impairment by helping them to buy the things they need, or by supporting them through a crisis. Their Community Fund also gives grants to organisations with similar aims.
www.communityfund.stmonicatrust.org.uk
Summerfield Charitable Trust
Funds Gloucestershire-based charitable organisations and other charities engaged in running projects which will benefit Gloucestershire residents.
www.summerfield.org.uk
National funders
BBC Children in Need
Funds projects delivered by organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years and under.
www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants
Family Fund
Awards grants to families with severely disabled children.
www.familyfund.org.uk
Zurich Community Trust
Supports organisations helping people facing poverty, disadvantage, physical or mental distress – with a focus on helping people achieve an independent future.
www.zurich.co.uk
Advice, guidance and support
The Aidis Trust
Provides a free assessment service for people with disabilities to help determine the hardware or software adaptations they may need to access Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Based on that assessment, they may be able to help individuals with fundraising.
www.aidis.org.uk
Association of Charity Officers
Provides a helpline service for those in need who are looking for charitable assistance.
www.aco.uk.net
Funder Finder
Provides advice and information to groups and individuals seeking funding.
www.funderfinder.org.uk
Funding Central
New resource from NVCO for the whole voluntary and community sector, including social enterprise, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities as well as tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainably.
www.fundingcentral.org.uk
Bendrigg Trust
Runs a residential activity centre in Cumbria offering courses and activities for disabled and disadvantaged young people.
www.bendrigg.org.uk
